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IPSec adds security to IP.

Quick list of links:

Back ported from IPv6 into IPv4.
Two types: ESP and AH.
Uses IKE for connection and key negotiation.
Secure the Internet with OpportunisticEncryption
Normally provided by FreeSwan.
- IPSecInstallation
- IPSecConfiguration.
  - IPSecConfigurationPSK (Pre-shared keys)
  - IPSecConfigurationRSA (RSA keys)
  - IPSecConfigurationNAT (Tunneling over NAT connection)
IPSecBenchmarks.
FreeSwanToCiscoPix (to create a tunnel to a Cisco PIX unit)
Good article explaining IPSec http://www.unixwiz.net/techtips/iguide-ipsec.html

While not actually IPSec, PPTP provides a more Microsoft compatible implementation for a secure tunnel to a RoadWarrior

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